Mr. Cameron Chell reports

DRAGANFLY ANNOUNCES BOARD UPDATE

Draganfly Inc. has made updates to its board of directors and advisory board. Olen Aasen is stepping down from the Draganfly board and Kim Moody has been appointed as the new audit chair. Additionally, Draganfly is welcoming back Andy Card, former White House chief of staff, to the advisory board.

Mr. Card, who previously served on Draganfly's board of directors, is rejoining the company as a member of its advisory board, brings decades of leadership experience. He served as White House chief of staff under president George W. Bush from 2000 to 2006, managing the executive office of the president and shaping United States policy during critical moments, including the Sept. 11 attacks. Mr. Card's career also includes roles as U.S. secretary of transportation and vice-president of government relations for General Motors.

"We are thrilled to welcome Andy back to the Draganfly team in this advisory capacity," commented Cameron Chell, Draganfly chief executive officer. "His leadership experience and trusted counsel have been critical to the company's growth and we look forward to his continued insights as we drive innovation and expand our presence in the UAV industry."

Ms. Moody has been appointed as the new audit chair, replacing Mr. Aasen, who is stepping down to pursue new opportunities after servings as a director for over five years. Ms. Moody is the founder of Moodys Private Client LLP, bringing extensive expertise in tax advisory, accounting and financial governance. "On behalf of the board and management, I would like to thank Olen for his exceptional service and contributions to Draganfly. We look forward to his continued advice when possible," added Chell.

New committee appointments

Julie Myers Wood, chief executive officer at Guidepost Solutions, has been appointed as the head of the compensation committee. With over 25 years of experience in regulatory and enforcement issues, Ms. Wood brings a wealth of knowledge from her time as assistant secretary of homeland security for immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) under president Bush and her work in both public and private sectors.

Tim Dunnigan, CEO and president of MMS Products Inc., and a retired U.S. Army infantry officer, will join the audit committee. Mr. Dunnigan is a seasoned defence technology entrepreneur with a proven record of developing leadership solutions for warfighters. He also holds multiple patents and has extensive experience supporting the Department of Defense.

Thomas B. Modly, former acting secretary of the Navy and under secretary of the Navy, will serve on the audit and nominating committee. Throughout his career, Mr. Modly has focused on improving the agility and accountability of the Department of Defense. His vast experience in leadership, education and defence operations and audit will be invaluable to Draganfly as it continues to grow in defense-related markets.

Mr. Chell further commented: "With the addition of such seasoned leaders as Andy Card, Kim Moody, Tim Dunnigan and Thomas B. Modly, our board brings an important level of defence and government expertise. This positions Draganfly to leverage our advanced drone technology in defence applications and address emerging challenges in national security. Their knowledge will guide us as we continue to innovate and expand our presence in these critical sectors."

About Draganfly Inc.

Draganfly is the creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions, software and AI (artificial intelligence) systems that revolutionize how organizations do business and serve their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 24 years, Draganfly is an award-winning industry leader serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping and surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion, ingenuity and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world with the goal of saving time, money and lives.